COMMISSIONERS PROCLAIM WASHINGTON CO. READ
Washington County Commissioners approved a proclamation on Tuesday declaring now through October 31st as the official period for the Washington County READ.
This is the 14th year of the program, put on by Brenham Lifetime Learning. The reading selection this year is West with Giraffes by Texas author Lynda Rutledge.
Jean Shoup, chair of this year’s Washington County READ, said the book is inspired by the true story of the first giraffes that came to the San Diego zoo during the Great Depression, and their journey across the United States to get there.
Last week, the Brenham City Council issued a proclamation of its own to recognize the Washington County READ.
Brenham Lifetime Learning will host a reception, author presentation and dramatic reading of the novel on October 11th from 5:15 to 7 p.m. at Unity Theatre. The event is free and open to the public.